The 4 Best Niche Water Bottles of 2013

CamelBak Antidote 100

Perusing the water bottle section at REI can be overwhelming. Plastic, metal, or ... bamboo? Maybe a hydration pack? Or what about that weird-looking water-glove thingy? Fortunately, while overengineering has reached a

CamelBak started the reservoir revolution, and it still makes one of the best. A new quarter-turn lid on the 100-ounce Antidote prevents overtightening, a common mistake. The opening is now large enough to fit a hand inside the bladder for cleaning. And a baffle running halfway up the interior keeps sloshing to a minimum. Best of all: the bite valve leaks the least of any system we tested.